Support and interest in transformative change in the criminal justice system is at an all-time high nationally. And in many jurisdictions, this support is also politically bi-partisan. The 2015 NASC conference will feature presentations that focus on the role of sentencing commissions in helping to promote policy change through data driven decision making. By collecting and analyzing data about sentencing decisions and outcomes, sentencing commissions can actively ensure that their research supports well-informed policy decisions that are designed to achieve desired results.

The conference will open with a reception on Sunday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. Substantive sessions will be held all day Monday and Tuesday.

Clickhere to access presentations and related materials from the 2015 NASC Conference..

Hotel Information

The conference will be held at the Hotel Alyeska in Girdwood, Alaska, which is about 40 miles south of Anchorage.

The Hotel Alyeska1000 Arlberg AvenueGirdwood, AK 99587

The Hotel Alyeska Room Reservations: 907-754-2111 or 800-880-3880.

A special room rate has been negotiated of $219 per night (single or double) plus a $10 resort fee. Wireless internet access is included in the price. This rate will be available through Sunday, July 26, 2015. Please note that a block of rooms has been reserved for Sunday,Monday, and Tuesday (just a few for this night). Reservations for rooms the night before or after the conference will be available at the same rate only if space is available.

To make reservations, call The Hotel Alyeska Room Reservations line (above). Full prepayment of stay is required at the time of the reservation. Attendees must identify themselves as being part of the National Association of Sentencing Commissions to ensure the negotiated rate. Deposit is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to 4:00 p.m. on the scheduled day of arrival.

Additional reservations requested after July 26, 2015 will be accepted on a space and rate available basis.

Transportation

Conference attendees must make their own way to the conference hotel, located in Girdwood, Alaska, which is about 40 miles south of Anchorage.